In a move that could have significant implications for consumers and the credit reporting industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken legal action against Experian, one of the ...

Experian does not properly investigate consumer complaints of errors in credit reports, threatening their access to credit, employment and housing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said ...

For the “failure to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last ...

On January 17, 2025, the CFPB issued a consent order against a large consumer reporting agency for failing to properly ...

The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.

The $15 million civil penalty follows a lawsuit CFPB filed against another credit bureau, Experian, on Jan. 7, alleging the company conducted "sham" investigations of credit report errors.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finished last week with notable actions against a captive finance company and a ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule to keep medical bills off of consumers’ credit reports.

Credit scores can be used by lenders to help them decide whether to offer you a mortgage, credit card, auto loan, and other ...

Experian has become the latest focus of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as the agency intensifies its regulatory and enforcement activity ahead of the impending White House transition.

In a move that could have significant implications for consumers and the credit reporting industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken legal action against Experian ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Equifax $15 million over errors tied to consumer credit reports, alleging the ...